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Chester Springs, PA 
Historical Character
24 miles from Reading 
11 Verified Bookings Courtney E. said “We had "Ben" come to a corporate event we were hosting in Philadelphia. We provided him with a script and he adjusted to fit the part. He did…”
Schnecksville, PA
Historical Character
29 miles from Reading
1 Verified Booking Gj W. said “Mark Twain and his stories come to life. Charles is a gifted storyteller! Not only does he have a warm and wonderful persona, he is witty and well educated.…”
Lititz, PA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
24 miles from Reading
1 Verified Booking How to Live in a Medieval Manor - Renaissance Manners and Customs Knight Games and Peasant Pastimes On Beggars, Thieves and the Black Death The Peasant Trial
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
48 miles from Reading
18 Verified Bookings Raye C. said “I had Ben come to spend an afternoon with my neighbor, who just turned 98 years old. A few friends gathered to have some food and drink, sit, and just…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
48 miles from Reading
52 Verified Bookings Kim R. said “Brian, aka "Benjamin Franklin", was awesome! Our HR Conference Dinner entertainment provided by "Ben'" was enjoyed by all of…”
Philadelphia, PA
Historical Character
48 miles from Reading
22 Verified Bookings Kathy F. said “Very informative and enjoyable, the crowd shared comments afterward, that they had a very memorable/enjoyable time.”
Newtown, PA
Historical Character
53 miles from Reading George and Martha Washington can come to your event for an appearance, a parade, a simple meet and greet or you can book a show called "George and Martha-…
Ringoes, NJ
Santa Claus / Historical Character
56 miles from Reading
50 Verified Bookings Eva said “Our church hosted "Breakfast with Santa" yesterday, and our families were delighted by Santa and Mrs. Claus... Very special moments with each…”
Joppa, MD
Corporate Entertainment / Historical Character
67 miles from Reading
61 Verified Bookings Jaymea D. said “Michael was everything our festival needed . We look forward to booking him again.”
Baltimore, MD
Dean Martin Impersonator / Historical Character
81 miles from Reading
59 Verified Bookings Janis B. said “Professional in every way. Talented. Entertaining. Wonderful. Marvelous.”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
115 miles from Reading
40 Verified Bookings Natalie M. said “Barry spoke at our Homeschool Co-op's History Fair. He talked about Benjamin Franklin's life, answered questions from the students, and then…”
Washington, DC
Historical Character
115 miles from Reading Rania A. said “Mr. Richardson was welcomed as Frederick Douglass in Cleveland, OH in Spring 2022. The production was set at the Cleveland History Center of the Western…”
Arlington, VA
Science/Technology Expert / Historical Character
118 miles from Reading The Natural Philosopher LLC performs science related interactive demonstrations in the persona of notable historic men of science such as Isaac Newton, Tycho Brahe,…
Scarsdale, NY
Historical Character
121 miles from Reading
20 Verified Bookings Jeremy S. said “We had George Washington speak for our co-op. He was very patient with all the childrens' questions and made it interesting for all ages in the audience.…”
Port Chester, NY
Historical Character
127 miles from Reading
5 Verified Bookings Debra C. said “Lou was excellent! Punctual, cordial and just having him at our event was a great experience! Thank you!”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 221 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #248 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
188 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
Hiring a historical character can bring charm and intrigue to corporate events, school assemblies, weddings, birthday parties, and more. Characters like George Washington or Albert Einstein make history feel alive, adding a memorable, entertaining twist to any gathering. Find the perfect historical impersonator on GigSalad to give your guests an experience they won’t forget!
The cost to hire a historical character varies based on location, the character’s popularity, and the length and type of performance. For instance, a quick meet-and-greet with Abraham Lincoln might cost less than a full hour-long reenactment or speech, complete with historical attire and immersive storytelling. Reach out to the historical characters above to get a personalized quote for your event.
As you browse for your ideal historical figure, review profiles, watch videos of past performances, and read past client feedback to ensure you’re booking a character who’s both authentic and engaging. Communicate important event details—like timing, venue space, and any special requests—so they can deliver the perfect performance for your audience.
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